New Year Resolutions I Keep

If I made a resolution and kept it I naturally want to keep it up. Is it now a habit? I read the book, ‘The Power of Habit' which I loved and I think my resolutions are now indeed habitual. The question then becomes if I continue doing these same things can I count them as a New Year’s resolution?

Here are some of my resolutions that are habitual.

I write down every book I read. I am a library patron so this saves requesting and starting to read only to remember I already read it!

I write down every movie I rent or see, same rational as library books.

I pay all bills at one sitting 7 days before they are due whether writing a check or on line. It may seem depressing but I am done and on time.

I keep the dining table clear, only for eating.

I keep a call schedule. I get busy and suddenly I realize I haven’t spoken with a friend or relative in 3 months!

I set play dates for myself.  Out to lunch, a movie, a hike, or shopping with friends or alone. Sometimes I just need a break!

I clean out my closet at least once if not twice a year and give to charity. I used to move clothes to the play drawer because of stains thinking they were just fine for gardening or cleaning. Then I finally realized I was embarrassed the way I was dressed if I saw some neighbors. Charity shops won’t sell these clothes so why am I wearing them? They now get cut up for rags.

I commit to not let any veggies or fruits go to waste.

I try to exercise daily. I don’t say more because I can cheat with that concept but daily is a goal for me.

What are your resolutions?

Expressions that drive me Crazy!

I’m looking at New Year’s Resolutions while trying to bring down my annoyance meter. I have actually found myself doing a teenage eye roll with some of the expressions that drive me crazy. My New Years’ resolution is to not cringe when I hear one of my pet peeve expressions. Maybe I am not alone? Here they are:

“At the end of the day”

I dislike this much more than “When all is said and done”

Are we all incapable to summarize? Does the expression try to give more importance of what is being said?

“It’s a small world”

No it is not! I rarely bump into people I know Ever! If the world is so small I would be tripping over old school mates and relatives!

“6 of 1, half a dozen of another”

I don’t even really understand what this means and why I would ever want to use it?

“Better late than Never”

Most people use this when they are late with a birthday card, or arriving late to an event or? I’m not really sure if the sentiment is correct.  I remembered your birthday a month later? Does that make up for the late card?

“Love Ya”

What happened to just ‘Good-Bye’, or ‘See you later’?

Often I don’t love the people who are expressing this expression. Do they really love me?

“Epic”

I know this is not an expression but the popularity of the use of the word is driving me crazy. So I am adding it to my list. Parting of the Red Sea that was ‘Epic’. Spending 8 hours at bars is not ‘Epic’ it is getting drunk!

 I am learning not to roll my eyes with my “epic” objections because “At the end of the day”,  “It is a small World” and what does it matter, “6 of 1, half a dozen of another’ while “better late than never” to realize I must be tolerant! “Love Ya’!

What about you? What expressions drive you crazy?

Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Grown Up Women

It is that time of year when the conversation with friends, family or co-workers turns to New Year’s resolutions. OK, how many of you have already cringed??

Here are the top 5 resolutions that show not much imagination and may not be achieved:

1.       Lose 10 pounds------ Like every woman wants to hold on to extra weight?

2.       Exercise More------- Duh!

3.      Become more healthy-------- That is in case you don’t list #1 or #2!

4.       Spend more time with my family--------- Too vague, is it mutual?

5.       Learn a foreign language or Learn to play a musical instrument-------- Good luck with that!

Here are 5 New Year’s Resolutions that are Achievable:

1.       Do not clutter the dining room or Kitchen table with  miscellaneous stuff!

2.       Do not eat after  11 PM

3.       Floss daily ( twice a day for those who need more challenges)

4.       Take the pictures off your computer and make prints or a book

5.       Keep the toilet seat cover down

If some of you already do the above 5, you will have to come up with your own resolutions. The top 5 are tough. I am not really suggesting that you don’t challenge yourself this year but I am suggesting that you make your resolves more attainable.

Here is a resolution I did last year and am continuing this year: Write down every book read and every movie seen.  This really helps if you order books from your library or movies from Netflix.

So what are your resolutions this year???